NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Pontiac Free Library

Summer Reading program 2013, “Dig Into Reading,” an independent reading program for children from preschool to grade 6. Sign up now.

Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure for all ages Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.

For information call the library at 737-3292 or visit www.pontiacfreelibrary.org.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.warwickhistoricalsocietyonline.org, join them on Facebook, or call 737-4617 for more information.

Summer Art Camp

Kids crave creative stimulation, and Summer Art Camp will keep them busy. All workshops are taught by experienced instructors with emphasis on trying new materials, stretching imaginations and having fun in a safe, encouraging atmosphere. Other workshops also have openings so call for availability. Workshops are $80 each and a week of three workshops is $225 (a savings of $15). Registration is easy by phone with MasterCard or Visa, or stop by Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road, with cash or check. More information and registration forms are available at www.warwickmuseum.org or call 737-0010.

Oakland Beach Assoc.

The Oakland Beach Association will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., at 830 Oakland Beach Avenue. New members are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Tin Cup Junior Camps

Tin Cup Golf Course & Driving Range in Coventry. August Camp: Fridays August 9, 16 and 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 7 to 17 eligible. All aspects of the game will be covered, including driving, full swing, pitching, chipping, putting, rules & etiquette. Fun tourney, lunch & prizes on final day of each camp. Featuring Rhode Island’s top golf instructors. Sign up at Tin Cup by calling 823-4653.

Family Picnic

Tri City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick, is having a family picnic Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12 noon. Advance tickets are $15 at the bar. Children under 5 get in free, ages 6-12 $5. Music by Here Again Band. Chowder, clam cakes burgers hotdogs, french fries, onion rings, corn and watermelon and games for the kids.

R.I. Lightning tryouts

RI Lightning is holding tryouts for their U18, U16 & U14 competitive travel teams. New players to the R.I. Lightning are strongly encouraged to attend tryouts on two days to give coaches the best opportunity to evaluate them. Tryouts U18 will be held Friday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m.; tryouts for U16 & U18 will be held Sunday, Aug. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hank Soar Athletic Complex, 500 Prospect St., Pawtucket; U18, U16 & U14 will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 15 from 6-8 and Aug. 17 if needed for further evaluations at the North Country Club field, 261 North Country Club Dr., Warwick. Contact Mike DiScuillo at 742-2964 or mad141067@gmail.com or visit http://rilightning.com.

Bingo

The Friends of The Warwick Senior Centers are having their bingo on Sunday, Aug. 11. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy a great time.

Ladies Only Golf League

On Course Instruction during play at Tin Cup Golf Course in Coventry. Six holes each Tuesday at 10 a.m. through Aug. 13. Luncheon and awards on Aug. 13. Featuring Rhode Island’s top golf instructors. Sign up at Tin Cup by calling 823-4653.

Gorton Luncheon

There will be a Gorton luncheon for all former students and friends Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15 at Top of the Bay, Oakland Beach. Baked scrod, beef tips, chicken marsala and chicken cutlet. Call Dot at 463-9535 or email mcguinn@cox.net.

Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter

The monthly meeting for Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will be held Aug. 15 at the Warwick Public Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, at 6:30 p.m. They will be updating what has happened since the June meeting and discussing the upcoming bake sale in September. The public is invited. For more information call Brenda at 467-2692.

Youth Employment Program

Westbay Community Action’s Education Services in Warwick will offer a summer youth employment program for young people ages 17 to 24. The program, which runs through Aug. 16, will cover work-readiness skills as well as work experience. Participants will work 20 hours a week and earn $7.75 an hour. The focus is environmental science. They will introduce beekeeping, tree stewardship and landscaping; they will not handle live bees. There will be one visit to a hive, and everyone will wear protective gear. Call 468-4065.

Jam Session

A jam session featuring Gary Hopp & Friends will take place Aug. 16 and Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Musicians and music lovers alike are invited to this casual gathering, in which musicians will share their music and then transition to a jam style format. All styles welcome, heavy on rock, blues, soul, fusion and mash-ups. Tickets are $5 at the door. Theatre 82 is located at 82 Rolfe Square, Cranston. Visit www.artists-exchange.org for more information or call 490-9475.

Art Camp for Children 6-12

There is an Art Camp for children ages 6-12 through August 16 on weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Creative kids crave summer stimulation, and that’s what they’ll get with art workshops like Make a monster, painting, jewelry making, drawing, improv comedy, cartooning and more. Camp runs Monday to Friday with three weeklong workshops at 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2-4. Workshops are taught by experienced instructors with emphasis on trying new materials, stretching imaginations and having fun in a safe, encouraging atmosphere. Cost of each weeklong workshop is $80; cost for a week of three workshops is $225 (a savings of $15). Registration is easy by phone with MasterCard or Visa, or stop by with cash or check. More information can be found on Facebook or online at www.warwickmuseum.org. Warwick Museum of Art is located at 3259 Post Road, Warwick (737-0010).

Vendors Wanted

The Conimicut Village Association is looking for vendors for their Picnic at the Park scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 from noon until 5 p.m. Vendor cost is $25 for a 10’ x 10’ space. Vendors must supply their own tent/tables, etc. Call Paul at 737-5559 for information and an application. Space available by pre-payment only.

Norwood Family Block Party

The Norwood Neighborhood Association invites you and your family to attend a Family Block Party Aug. 17 from 12-4 p.m. at the Norwood Gazebo on Pawtuxet Avenue. Nick Rossi, local neighborhood musician, will perform pop and classic rock music. Delicious grilled food and refreshments will be available. Bring chairs and blankets. All are welcome.

New England Steel Guitar

New England Steel Guitar will have country Aug. 18 at Post 15, Main St., East Greenwich, from 1-5 p.m. The band will be Branded. Donation is $7.

Girl Scouts Registration

Registration for Girl Scouts for the school year 2013-2014 can be done online at www.gsri.org. Girls entering kindergarten through grade 12 may register. Both renewal registrations and new registrations are accepted. All girls will be placed in troops during the summer and early fall. The are actively seeking new leaders and provide full training and support. Visit their new location at 500 Greenwich Avenue in Warwick. For more information visit www.gsri.org or call 331-4500.